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Reactions are mixed for Superintendent’s guidelines for Bible usage in classrooms

Reactions are mixed for Superintendent’s guidelines for Bible usage in classrooms

Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters issued guidelines Wednesday for how teachers should include the Bible in public school curriculum that include requiring analysis of biblical stories and art. 08/01/2024 05:00 AM

Drummond takes over as representative for Oklahoma Charter School Board, but they reject it

Drummond takes over as representative for Oklahoma Charter School Board, but they reject it

Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond recently took over as attorney for the Oklahoma Charter School Board after determining its members had approved a state contract with St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School which he believed was unconstitutional. 08/01/2024 05:00 AM

WalletHub says Oklahoma education is second to last

WalletHub says Oklahoma education is second to last

In an article from WalletHub, school systems from every state in the United States including the District of Columbia were ranked based on performance, funding, safety, class size, and instructor credentials. 08/01/2024 05:00 AM

Anne Roberts People’s Choice Awards are in your hands

Anne Roberts People’s Choice Awards are in your hands

The Anne Roberts People’s Choice Award celebrates an individual and an organization serving youth in our state. It is named for the longest serving executive director for the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA). Please go to our website https://www.oica.org and vote for your favorites until Saturday afternoon! 07/25/2024 05:00 AM

12 of 12, and on deadline

12 of 12, and on deadline

Under Article I of the Constitution, each fiscal year, the Appropriations Committees in both the House and the Senate are responsible for passing a series of 12 appropriations bills that regulate government expenditures and ensure the taxpayer dollar is being spent responsibly — a mission that is necessary in order for our federal government to properly function and something I care deeply about. 07/25/2024 05:00 AM

Praying for America

Praying for America

Forty-three years ago, in 1981, a gunman opened fire on President Ronald Reagan in Washington, DC. Luckily, the President survived; however, this was an occurrence that I hoped our nation would never be shook by again. Yet, on Saturday, America was similarly shaken. 07/18/2024 05:00 AM

New curb and apron on Eunice Avenue

New curb and apron on Eunice Avenue

New curb and apron on Eunice Avenue 07/18/2024 05:00 AM

Reflecting on Independence Day

Reflecting on Independence Day

Last Thursday, on July 4th, we celebrated our nation’s independence and freedom. It was the 248th anniversary of when the Declaration of Independence was signed, and the United States of America officially became an independent nation, and no longer a colony of England. 07/11/2024 05:00 AM

What you need to know about the Strengthen Oklahoma Homes program

What you need to know about the Strengthen Oklahoma Homes program

Last month, Gov. Kevin Stitt signed House Bill 3089, the Strengthen Oklahoma Homes Act, into law and kick-started the Oklahoma Insurance Department (OID) into organizing the program that will help Oklahomans fortify their homes and reduce homeowners insurance rates. The Strengthen Oklahoma Homes Program is set to begin early next year, so this month, I want to answer some key questions about the program’s timeline and criteria. 07/11/2024 05:00 AM

A triumph for religious liberty

A triumph for religious liberty

Oklahomans are celebrating a tremendous victory for religious liberty after a recent ruling by our state Supreme Court. At issue in the case was a fundamental question: Should taxpayers be forced to fund religious teachings that violate their own deeply held beliefs? 07/11/2024 05:00 AM

Vital role of OROS

Vital role of OROS

The Organization of Rural Oklahoma Schools (OROS) is working to preserve rural education by promoting and protecting Oklahoma Rural Schools. OROS stands as a beacon of support and advocacy for these schools, offering a myriad of services to foster growth and excellence within their communities. 07/04/2024 05:00 AM